Financial Analyst - Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and frequent ad hoc requests.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead monthly expense forecasting and annual planning processes across multiple FICC business lines.

Develop and maintain forecasts for compensation, non-compensation expenses, allocations, and headcount.

Partner with business managers and finance leaders to identify forecast risks and opportunities.

Support budget development and resource allocation initiatives.

Financial Analysis

Perform monthly variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior year results.

Analyze expense, headcount, and allocation drivers and communicate key trends to stakeholders.

Monitor organizational changes and maintain accurate staffing and expense assumptions.

Assist in evaluating business initiatives, investments, and organizational changes.

Management Reporting

Prepare consolidated FICC financial reporting packages for senior management.

Develop executive-ready presentations highlighting key business trends, financial performance, and emerging risks.

Support recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.

Coordinate reporting deliverables across various FICC businesses to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Strategic & Ad Hoc Analysis

Respond to ad hoc requests from business leaders and finance executives.

Assist with special projects involving financial performance, expense management, organizational planning, and business strategy.

Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance data quality, and increase efficiency through automation and standardization.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

Typically five or more years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Banking Finance, or related analytical roles.

Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Ability to synthesize complex data into concise, actionable insights.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience supporting capital markets, corporate banking, investment banking, trading, or treasury-related businesses.

Familiarity with expense forecasting, workforce planning, and management reporting.

Experience working with financial reporting systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.

Experience preparing materials for executive and senior leadership audiences.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Basic term and optional term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pregnancy disability and parental leave

401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $98,175.00 - $115,500.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.